We still have a few more years of centenary anniversaries related to the First World War and it reminded me that in late 2004, during my genealogy research, I came across family members… Continue reading →

In reviewing my Great Uncle Bill’s Second World War military personnel file, I’m struck by the number of leaves he took and how many times he was transferred and posted to different places. … Continue reading →

I’m embarrassed to say that I have just tonight, for the first time, gone through my grandpa Norman’s WWII Royal Canadian Air Force personnel file. The files have been in my possession for… Continue reading →

Building on yesterday’s post about WW2 compensation, I am going to provide some details about my Gpa Mike’s statement of war service gratuity. Grandpa originally enlisted in the Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA), did… Continue reading →

While reviewing my Gpa Mike’s and my great uncle Jimmy’s WW2 personnel records, the document I find most shocking is the “Department of National Defence Statement of War Service Gratuity” form. Jimmy gave… Continue reading →